GUELPH - It will take "a lot" to declare an outbreak of COVID-19 and close a school, public health officials say.
Nervous about returning to work? There’s a tool kit for that
GUELPH – For anyone nervous or anxious about returning to their workplace, the Canadian Mental Health Association has prepared a tool kit to help employees navigate their fears and help employers create transition plans and policies so everyone can feel safe, confident and productive.
Guelph, Wellington and partners unveil initiatives to support economic recovery
GUELPH – Last year Guelph and Wellington County won the Smart Cities Challenge for their Our Food Future project that came with a $10-million prize and immediately the groups started working on a plan.
Ovarian Cancer Canada’s Walk of Hope fundraiser a mix of in-person and online this year
Like so many fundraisers this year, the 2020 Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope is going virtual.
Bookbinders leave $250,000 musical gift to Kodály Society of Canada
ROCKWOOD - A local couple, known for their love of music and teaching music to children, has left a $250,000 gift to the Kodály Society of Canada.
School bus consortium finalizing routes for back-to-school plan
WELLINGTON COUNTY - When schools open their doors to students next week, school buses will be operating and families will be informed about bus stop times and locations, new protocols on buses and details relating to their specific children.
Community Living’s executive director set to retire in December
GUELPH – Laura Hanley arrived at Community Living Guelph Wellington (CLGW) when the agency was in…
It’s harvest time: Backyard Bounties links consumers to farms and fresh, local food
ARTHUR – The virtual farmer’s market lists farms in southern Ontario with links to their websites.
Public health posts notice of health information privacy breach
GUELPH – The local health unit has posted a notice of a privacy breach that occurred on its public website between January and May of this year. "At no time were the names of clients exposed, however, it was possible to view certain kinds of personal information and personal health information."
Pen pal project strives to connect people through letter writing
FERGUS – Being able to work and connect with people virtually has been a boon to those with a little computer savvy, but a trial for those without.
Four departments respond to house fire near Eden Mills
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – Four units responded to a house fire on Wellington Road 29 on Aug. 21. Jim…
McGinn Big Assist raises $50,000 for 10 local charities
FERGUS - It’s hard to say what is the most remarkable thing about the McGinn Brothers Big Assist event last weekend - that it raised $50,000, or that it happened at all.
New roof for digester at Fergus wastewater treatment plant put on hold
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Awarding of a $1.9-million tender for the project was rejected after a 3-3 stalemate at a Centre Wellington council meeting.
Centre Wellington ice rinks to reopen Sept. 14
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township intends to open its ice rinks for hockey and figure skating beginning in September.
Town of Erin to begin negotiations to purchase land for wastewater treatment plant
ERIN – The Town of Erin is ready to negotiate an agreement with Solmar Development Corp. to purchase a section of its property for the much-anticipated wastewater treatment facility.